What can you knit from Puffy Alize yarn?

This novelty in the world of needlewomen has become a real bestseller. And this is not surprising, because the features of Alize Puffy made her a desirable acquisition for every knitter. If you want to know about the reasons for this popularity, read on.

Features, properties, composition of Alize Puffy yarn

Very soft, pleasant to the touch yarn from the Turkish manufacturer Alize conquers from the first touch. Its highlight, which distinguishes Alize Puffy from other types of knitting threads, is its unusual, even innovative, appearance. It consists of ready-made factory loops of large size, about 2.5 cm in diameter, so it does not require knitting needles or other knitting devices; it is knitted by hand.

Thanks to its softness and airiness, the yarn is popular for making children's blankets, hats and snoods, toys, pillows, etc. It easily lends itself to different patterns, a wide color palette is available, so its use will delight the imagination of the needlewoman and the person for whom the knitted product is intended.

Alize Puffy is very fluffy and soft to the touch, the finished loops can be easily knitted on your fingers and do not slip, although some needlewomen still use a hook No. 8–10. Main characteristics:

• composition – 100% micropolyester;
• manufacturer - Alize factory (Türkiye);
• length – 9.2–9.5 m;
• weight – 100 g;
• quantity per package – 5 skeins (500 g);
• consumption - 5 skeins per fabric 100x100 cm (50 loops) in simple satin stitch;
• the color palette is varied;
• hypoallergenic, suitable for children's clothes.

The series and color number are indicated on the packaging next to the barcode. Nearby is a label confirming that the product is patented and all rights are reserved.

There is another product option - Alize Puffy Color. This is a combination of different colors in one skein. In the finished product, the play of color looks very impressive.

Advantages of Puffy Alize

• pleasant physical properties (soft, fluffy, warm);
• hypoallergenic;
• unusual technique;
• easy to use even for inexperienced beginners;
• does not require additional tools;
• large selection of colors;
• The weaving speed is high due to the large loops and their thickness.

Flaws:

• small footage per skein;
• price.

Reviews from needlewomen who have experience with yarn confirm the high quality of the Turkish product. It does not fluff, does not fade, and retains its appearance even after washing and long-term use.

What can you knit from it?

Most often, Alize Puffy is purchased for knitting children's blankets, pillows, toys; they turn out to be very soft and delicate, and there are many suitable colors for children's things. There are dozens of step-by-step instructions and master classes for this yarn on the Internet. It is worth noting that despite the limitation in the form of ready-made loops, you can easily weave different patterns from them, differing in technique and density.

Knitting a blanket step by step

Here is an example of step-by-step instructions for knitting a blanket for a newborn in the most popular way - with braid. This pattern is easy to make and looks impressive for this piece. For the blanket we will need one package of Alize Puffy (5 skeins), the result will be a canvas measuring 85x85 cm.

Important! When knitting with a different pattern, the dimensions of the fabric will be different, the easiest way is to imitate the stockinette stitch, the dimensions of such a blanket will be 1x1 m.

First you need to count 50 loops, the working thread is on top of the row. We knit the first row from right to left.

Cross the first two loops so that the last one is on top.

Next, we pull a loop from the working thread to the bottom one, and the next one to the top one.

Cross the next two stitches in the row again and knit in the same way, repeat until the end of the row.
We knit the next row from left to right, we do not turn the work over, the knitted fabric remains in one position all the time. In this row, crossing should be done in reverse so that the slope is in the other direction. The 3rd row is knitted like the 1st, the 4th - like the 2nd and so on until the end.

To connect the end and beginning of different skeins, you can tie the free ends into a knot (if there is no free edge, cut the loop at the junction, you will get a simple thread); for reliability, it is recommended to sew the knots with a regular needle so that they do not unravel during wearing.

We close the loops of the last row: we start from the edge opposite to where we finished. We thread the adjacent one into the outermost free loop, and so on until the end. As a result, you get a pigtail along the edge like in the photo.

We cut the working thread and sew it to the edge. The blanket is ready.

Scarf snood

Another popular option for using Alize Puffy is a fashionable snood scarf, you can make it in 10 minutes:

You need to count 12 loops, start knitting from right to left, working thread on top: we thread the loops of the free thread one by one into the loops of the fabric, first turning each one 180 degrees (photo 7). We do this twisting with all the loops except the first and last in each row - they will make the edges of the scarf even.

We knit the next row in the opposite direction, turning the loops in one direction all the time. At this interval, a picture is already emerging.

In a few minutes you get such a canvas.

When the length reaches 50 cm, you can finish the work; you will get a snood for one turn.
To complete the product: you need to cut a couple of loops at the base to make a tail.

We place the canvas face up, the free tails of the beginning and end below.

In the right hand - the beginning of knitting, in the left - the last row. We pull the loops into the holes corresponding to their level in the first row, closing the scarf into a ring.

It turns out like this.

 

 

At the end of the work, we close the remaining loops in the traditional way: we put each previous one on the next one. We tie the last one to the tail, cutting off the ends. This is what the back side looks like, and this is what the front side looks like.

 

 

To knit a snood in two turns, knit the fabric to the required length in the same way.

Subtleties of knitting yarn

According to many reviews from knitters, when working with Alize Puffy, there are some features that are important to study and provide for so that there are no problems during the work process. We have selected the most common ones:

• the consumption of skeins varies depending on the pattern: imitation of the front surface is the simplest and most economical; with a denser pattern, the size of the fabric will be smaller;
• weaving in the style of stockinette stitch is very simple to perform; even a person who does not know how to knit can easily master it.Knitted in this way it turns out loose, with many “holes”, so it is not suitable for every thing;
• the working thread must be constantly monitored, otherwise when it is twisted, the pattern is distorted;
• there are places in the skein when the thread is a little thinner than others, then defects in the form of “thawed patches” may appear in the product, their visibility depends on the pattern;
• The knitting density cannot be adjusted manually;
• the edges of the finished product look uneven due to the looseness and fluffiness of the yarn;
• it is difficult to hide the ends and connect them unnoticeably;
• in some master classes they advise tucking the ends when joining into adjacent loops, as with regular crochet. But during use, they constantly come out, which makes the product look untidy, as if it were in puffs.

Important! For a more reliable and inconspicuous connection of the ends of different skeins, use a regular needle and thread in the same color as the yarn.

Knitting tips from Alize Puffy

Experienced craftswomen share their advice with beginners who are just trying themselves in this business, using Alize Puffy yarn:

• Often the assortment of stores does not have a wide variety of colors; in online stores the situation is better, although even here they do not always have in stock what is stated. Therefore, when planning to work on a product, make sure that you will be able to purchase the required number of skeins of a particular color;
• Prices in online stores are cheaper, but keep in mind that you will have to pay for delivery, wait for an indefinite amount of time, and the risk that the order will turn out to be the wrong one is always present;
• In order for the edges of the finished product to look neat and complete, it is recommended to additionally crochet it; if desired, you can take a different color;
• The products are easy to wash, but it is better to choose hand washing at a temperature no higher than 40℃.Dry in a horizontal position to avoid stretching and deformation of the product;
• The manufacturer's official website has ready-made lessons on working with this yarn, as well as tips on color combinations.

Another great advantage of yarn is its “anti-stress” effect. Everyone who has already tried Alize Puffy claims that they received enormous pleasure from the manufacturing process itself. Pleasant tactile sensations soothe, relax, this is exactly what you need for relaxation at the end of the working day!